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Combining the spirit of achievement with human and social values has always been a priority at SciCan. Add to this our proven track record of innovation, high quality and dependability, and you’ll find a powerful combination that has ensured our growth as a company. We maintain our position as a leader in the health care industry by using a management structure that balances trusting relationships with a creative, dynamic environment.

Being a member of the SciCan family means taking an interest in exploring new paths and using your leadership and strategic planning skills. If you thrive in an exciting, active environment and value quality of life as much as quality of work, we’d like to hear from you. Feel free to send us your resume to hr@scican.com if you’re interested in pursuing an opportunity with SciCan in the future.

Available Positions:

Electrical Hardware Developer

Job Summary

Design and development of new products, accessories and spare parts, and engineering support of current products.

Core Competencies:

  • Strong communication skills (Oral and Written)
  • Creativity
  • Innovative thinking
  • Results focused
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability / flexibility
  • Decision making and judgment
  • Organization
  • Initiative

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

The Electrical/Hardware developer is responsible for:

  • Design and/or specify new parts, components, or assemblies for use in new or current products
  • Design and develop hardware for new products
    • Schematic and PCB design using Altium Designer (Small Signal Analog, Digital Domain MCU, DDRx, USB, ETHERNET, WIFI etc)
    • FPGA design
    • Design for EMC compliance
    • System design
    • Detailed analog and digital circuitry design
    • Board bring-up support
    • Design for compliance for Medical Device related standards
    • Hardware/Software validation during the initial phases of design
    • Hardware/Software integration
    • Practical skills, able to work in a laboratory environment
    • Experience with various types of sensors: accelerometers, video, infrared, proximity, temperature
    • Experience with various data communication standards and protocols: ZigBee, 802.15.4, USB, RS232/422/485, I2C, CAN, 1-Wire, RFID
  • Documentation for new product designs or design changes:
    • Create software and/or hardware requirements
    • Create software and/or hardware design documents
    • Create software and/or hardware verification and validation plans.
    • Prepare design documents according to FDA guidance documents or applicable standards
    • Prepare documentation for UL/CSA approvals
  • Change design of existing parts to improve manufacturability or reduce cost.
    • Process Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Test Requests, Research and Development Requests and Engineering Change Orders according to established procedures.
    • Qualification of new parts for use in production (testing of samples, verification and validation).
  • Design of experiments, write test protocols, conduct tests and report results.
  • Sourcing and qualification of vendors for new part designs (and current product parts where applicable).
  • Participation in design reviews for new parts and products when required.
  • Preparing documentation for patent applications.
  • Produce reports to communicate design goals, achievements or significant results to persons within or external to SciCan R&D.
  • Lead a team or other group in the performance of an assigned task/project as required from time to time.
  • When in a project leadership role, monitor the performance of team members, and both provide feedback to the managers of those team members regarding the strengths and areas for improvement of the individuals and provide coaching to enhance the individual’s contribution to the team.
  • Lead by example, seek to understand the unique motivators of others (e.g. team members), and appropriately recognize and reward contributions; demonstrate commitment to achieving success; and remain positive and constructive about people and the work at hand
  • Establish appropriate mechanisms to track and control the financial aspects of a project or work program, purchases, and expenses; manage subcontractor/consultant performance with respect to schedule, cost and performance; identify potential risks (e.g. as part of a project plan) and regularly assess the potential for new risks.
  • Ensure that the appropriate safety apparel will be utilized when working within the Production, Warehousing, Service, Lab and Machine Shop areas. These to include, but not limited to:
    • Safety Shoes
    • Eye / Face Protection
    • Gloves
  • Supports lab housekeeping and equipment safety practices

Education

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering or equivalent Degree

Desired skills in the following:

  • Medical Device Construction:
  • Medical Device Function
  • Medical Device Manufacture
  • Medical Device field use
  • Application of the Risk Management Process

Additional Information

We offer: Competitive compensation, comprehensive Benefit & Pension program, continuing education reimbursement program, Fun & Positive team environment, a subsidized cafeteria, wellness programs, and free parking to name a few.

Submitting Applications

Interested candidates, please e-mail a copy of your resume to hr@scican.com. Candidates that meet the above requirements will be contacted for an interview. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest in SciCan. No phone calls please.

By applying and submitting your resume to our job posting, candidate acknowledges and confirms that the submitted resume is true and that the candidate is able to provide evidence of academic achievement or other information as required.

Coltene-SciCan strongly believes that diversity in the workplace is essential to our success. We are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity and we are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Senior Embedded Software Developer

Job Summary

Contribute to product development projects and work with other engineers and technologists on new product development or in support of current products.

Advise the supervisor on technology developments and trends in the field of electronics, IoT and contribute to the product development strategy and roadmap. Act as a mentor to junior team members and provide technical leadership and guidance towards their growth and professional development.

Core Competencies:

  • Strong communication skills (Oral and Written)
  • Creativity innovative thinking
  • Results focused
  • Collaborative & team focused
  • Adaptability / flexibility
  • Decision making and judgment
  • Demonstrates coaching and mentorship skills with team
  • Critical analysis and Problem-solving
  • Has solid organizing skills
  • Demonstrates initiative
  • Demonstrates presence and is vocal, but is respectful and listens
  • Acts as a subject matter expert in their field but is inclusive of other inputs
  • Shares information, actively communicates and is transparent
  • Expertise and working knowledge of embedded Linux and RTOS
  • Experience and knowledge with IoT systems, devices, and technology, such as MQTT
  • Experience working with cloud platform systems, such as AWS (preferred)

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

The (Sr) Embedded SW Developer is responsible for:

  • Follow the SciCan software development lifecycle
  • Design and develop embedded software for new products
  • Support embedded software changes for current products
  • Hardware / Software verification during initial phases of design and development
  • Hardware / Software integration
  • Support Linux Yocto tree maintenance; maintain embedded Linux system including kernel, BSP and boot loader
  • Software development for embedded Linux using Qt/QML, Python, C/C++ and automatic code generation tools and technologies (Sqlite, MQTT, SSL/TLS)
  • Firmware development using C/C++, RTOS (MQX), Webserver (HTML, Javascript, Python, CGI) tools and technologies
  • Linux administration for various tools and development
  • Support the development of Design Inputs; requirements for new product based on User Specification and/or Requirements
  • Design of experiments, design, create and codify test protocols and record results in report, as assigned
  • Performing risk analysis of new designs, when required
  • Participation of design reviews for new parts and products, when required
  • Produce and/or provide updates to communicate design goals, achievements, or current results to appropriate persons within SciCan
  • Design software for compliance with Medical Devices related standards
  • Process Engineering Change Requests and Change Orders according to internal procedures and tools
  • Ensure that the appropriate safety apparel will be utilized when working within the Production, Warehousing, Service, Lab, and Machine Shop areas. These to include, but not limited to:
    • Safety Shoes
    • Eye / Face Protection
    • Gloves
  • Supports lab housekeeping and equipment safety practices

Additional Information

We offer: Competitive compensation, comprehensive Benefit & Pension program, continuing education reimbursement program, Fun & Positive team environment, a subsidized cafeteria, wellness programs, and free parking to name a few.

Submitting Applications

Interested candidates, please e-mail a copy of your resume to hr@scican.com. Candidates that meet the above requirements will be contacted for an interview. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest in SciCan. No phone calls please.

By applying and submitting your resume to our job posting, candidate acknowledges and confirms that the submitted resume is true and that the candidate is able to provide evidence of academic achievement or other information as required.

Coltene-SciCan strongly believes that diversity in the workplace is essential to our success. We are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity and we are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Sub Assembler

Job Summary

This position will, among other activities, assemble and test manufactured products, under the direction of the assigned leader, following procedures and adhering to current Quality standards and Health & Safety regulations.

Core Competencies:

  • Communication and Listening
  • Adaptability
  • Initiative
  • Good Concentration
  • Positive Attitude
  • Excellent Attendance
  • Ability and willingness to learn
  • Teamwork
  • Strong work ethic
  • Respectful

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring the ISO 13485- SciCan Quality System Manual (QSM100), Policies, and SOP procedures are followed.
  • Ensuring the daily plan and schedule is adhered to
  • Following manufacturing instructions to perform assembly, sub-assembly, testing, calibration, cleaning, labelling and packaging procedures
  • Using hand tools to perform manual assembly
  • Operating welding machine
  • Delivering quality products and service with highest standard to both internal and external customers

Requirements:

  • Previous assembly and soldering experience considered an asset
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools (electric drills, screwdrivers, etc)
  • Must be highly adaptable to ensure success in job rotation
  • Basic knowledge of computers

Additional Information

We offer: Competitive compensation, comprehensive Benefit & Pension program, continuing education reimbursement program, Fun & Positive team environment, a subsidized cafeteria, wellness programs, and free parking to name a few.

Submitting Applications

Interested candidates, please e-mail a copy of your resume to hr@scican.com. Candidates that meet the above requirements will be contacted for an interview. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest in SciCan. No phone calls please.

By applying and submitting your resume to our job posting, candidate acknowledges and confirms that the submitted resume is true and that the candidate is able to provide evidence of academic achievement or other information as required.

Coltene-SciCan strongly believes that diversity in the workplace is essential to our success. We are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity and we are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.